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June 18, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Shane A. Burgo
Every vote, in order
Communication (Matter Id #0861)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0861).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Giesta)
Communication (Matter Id #0873)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $330,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2026.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the ADULT SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $330,000.00 is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2026. (Matter #0873).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Gomes)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: Communication (Matter Id #0867)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Demolition of Buildings and Structures Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $133,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fisc
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $133,000.00 is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2026. (Matter #0867).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $188,545.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2026.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the VACANT BUILDING REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $188,545.00 is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2026. (Matter #0867).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Abreu)
Communication (Matter Id #0863)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department and the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $170,000.00 (Sch
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department and the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the TANGIBLE SUPPLY DISPOSITION REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $170,000.00 (School - $100,000.00, DFFM - $60,000.00 and Police $10,000.00) is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2026. (Matter #0863).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
Communication (Matter Id #0859)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Quest Center Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $208,514.00 is hereby authorized fo
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Burgo
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the QUEST CENTER REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $208,514.00 is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2026. (Matter #0859).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Baptiste)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: Communication (Matter Id #0857)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, Amending the Order Adopted by the City Council on June 27, 2024 and signed by the Mayor on July 9, 2024, which, in accordance with M.g.l., Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the Revolving Fund under the control of the Parks, Recreation and Beaches Department, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose amount
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, Amending the Order Adopted by the City Council on June 27, 2024 and signed by the Mayor on July 9, 2024, which, in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the Revolving Fund under the control of the Parks, Recreation and Beaches Department, known as the SUPPORTIVE RECREATION REVOLVING FUND, whose amount limited at $55,000.00 is hereby authorized at $105,000.00 for FISCAL YEAR 2025. (Matter #0857).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $120,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the SUPPORTIVE RECREATION REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $120,000.00 is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2026. (Matter #0857).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
Communication (Matter Id #0869)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Fort Taber Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $230,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2026.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the FORT TABER REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $230,000.00 is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2026. (Matter #0869).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Abreu)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Tax Increment Exemption Housing Development Incentive Program and Agreement for Couto Residences, 4586 Acushnet Avenue (Matter Id #0983)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Resolution, approving the Tax Increment Exemption Housing Development Incentive Program and Agreement for Couto Residences, 4586 Acushnet Avenue.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Burgo
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the RESOLUTION, approving the Tax Increment Exemption Housing Development Incentive Program and Agreement for Couto Residences, 4586 Acushnet Avenue. (Matter #0983).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Choquette)
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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